Glasgow-bound easyJet flight from London declares mid-air medical emergency

An easyJet flight from London to Glasgow declared a mid-air medical emergency as it approached the Scottish airport.

Flight EZY861, which took off from London Gatwick on Monday morning, requested priority landing at Glasgow Airport due to a passenger requiring medical care.

The aircraft was met by paramedics after arriving at the travel hub.

A spokesperson for the airline said: “Flight EZY861 from London Gatwick to Glasgow requested priority landing into Glasgow due to a customer requiring urgent medical assistance onboard.

“The flight was met by paramedics upon arrival. The safety and well-being of our customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.”